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That he was capable of waging a methodical war of positions may be assumed from his campaigns against Turenne and Montecucculi, the greatest generals opposing him. But it was in his eagerness for battle, his quick decision in action, and the stern will which sent his regiments to face the heaviest
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After a campaign of uninterrupted success, Enghien returned to Paris in triumph, and tried to forget his enforced and hateful marriage with a series of affairs (after Richelieu's death in 1642, he would unsuccessfully seek annulment of his marriage in hopes of marrying Mlle du Vigean, until she
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Shortly after their release in February 1651, the diverging interests of the two rebellious parties led to a shift of alliances, with the crown and Parlements against Condé's party of the high nobility. The royal forces under Turenne defeated Condé at the
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and many lands, Condé's lifelong resentment of his forced marriage to a social inferior persisted. In his last letter to Louis, he asked that his estranged wife never be released from her exile to the countryside. She survived until 1694.
1049:. The Grand Condé advances towards Louis XIV in a respectful manner with laurel wreaths on his path, while captured enemy flags are displayed on both sides of the stairs. It marked the end of Condé's exile, following his rebellion in the 1839:, he was courted by both sides, initially supporting Mazarin; he later became a leader of the princely opposition. After the defeat of the Fronde, he entered Spanish service and led their armies against France, notably at 2949: 2502: 552:
for 'the Great Condé'), was a French military commander. A brilliant tactician and strategist, he is regarded as one of France's greatest generals, particularly celebrated for his triumphs in the
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revolt, Condé initially supported the crown but was later imprisoned on Mazarin's orders. After his release, he launched an open rebellion and fought the royal forces until his defeat by
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When he succeeded in 1646 as 'Prince of Condé,' his combination of military ability, noble status, and enormous wealth inspired considerable apprehension in
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Enghien spent the next winter, as every winter during the war, amid the gaieties of Paris. The summer campaign of 1645 opened with the defeat of Turenne by
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together with Turenne. His last campaign was in 1675, taking command after Turenne had been killed, repelling an invasion of an imperial army.
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in 1659, Condé was pardoned by Louis XIV and returned to France. He became a loyal supporter of the king, living a quiet life at the
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persuaded the Parisians to open the gates; in September, he and a few loyalists defected to Spain. Despite victory over Turenne at
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Conde is regarded as an excellent tactician, a fine strategist, and one of the greatest French generals. His masterpiece, the
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against Spain and the Franco-Dutch War, his personal life was marred by his unhappy marriage and estrangement from his wife,
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To remove Condé from Paris, Mazarin arranged for him to lead anti-Habsburg forces in the Catalan revolt known as the
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Louis de Bourbon, Duke of Bourbon (20 September 1652, Bordeaux – 11 April 1653, Bordeaux), died in infancy.
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against Spain in 1643. He became a powerful and influential figure in France, which made him a threat to
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In 1673, he was again engaged in the Low Countries, and in 1674, he fought his last great battle, the
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was the most important of his other achievements during this campaign. In 1646 Enghien served under
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In 1643, Enghien was appointed to command against the Spanish in northern France. He was opposed by
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X de Bourbon, Mademoiselle de Bourbon (1657, Breda – 28 September 1660, Paris), died in childhood.
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losses, that Condé earned the right to be compared to the great generals of his time. Upon the
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Although his youthful marriage to Claire Clémence de Maillé had brought him a dowry of 600,000
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About this time, convoluted negotiations between the Poles were carried on with a view to the
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was desperately fought, but after Rocroi, numerous fortresses opened their gates to the Duke.
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ordering his troops to stop fighting the Spanish, who have come to him to surrender
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After this campaign, prematurely worn out by toils and excesses, and tortured by
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of the Spanish army who were held to be the toughest soldiers in Europe. At the
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Prince of the Condé branch of the House of Bourbon and French military leader
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His father saw to it that he received a thorough education, studying
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This article incorporates text from a publication now in the
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in July 1652, ending the Fronde as a serious military threat.
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Military personnel of the Franco-Spanish War (1635–1659)
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in 1647). In 1644 he was sent with reinforcements into
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in Paris, in February 1641, in the presence of King
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(1996). 1169:saving his father, the Grand Condé at the 1674 647:, he was immediately endowed with the title of 2198:Political and Historical Encyclopedia of Women 1828:he led the French to a favorable peace in the 1192:, and devoted himself to religious exercises. 611:and associating with literary figures such as 2496: 2398: 2207:The Harper Encyclopedia of Military Biography 958:ended the Fronde as a serious military threat 900:. Condé's vast domains included Burgundy and 8: 2785:Prince Antoine Philippe, Duke of Montpensier 542: 1756:and Nicole du Plessis de Richelieu, at the 835:, but this was retrieved in the victory of 2503: 2489: 2481: 2405: 2391: 2383: 2369:26 December 1646 – 11 November 1686 2309: 1781:Anne of the Palatinate "Princess Palatine" 1388:Louis III de La Trémoille, Duke of Thouars 1248: 1239: 1127:, the Minister of War, a plan for seizing 966:rebellion, Condé was recalled to Court by 158: 142: 2875:Candidates for the Polish elective throne 2520:Generations are numbered by descent from 725:, but the charge was widely disbelieved. 131:Learn how and when to remove this message 2071:Cultural Exchange in Early Modern Europe 1880:His descendants include the present-day 1731: 1625:14. Jacques de Budos, Viscount of Portes 1025:in 1659. Bending his knee to the rising 2821:François d'Orléans, Prince of Joinville 2696:Louis, Duke of Bourbon, Prince of Condé 2167: 1996: 1956: 1920: 1851:. He returned to France only after the 2764:Louis François Joseph, Prince of Conti 2290:Condé, Louis II. de Bourbon, Prince of 2179: 1984: 1927:afterwards King William III of England 1606: 1486: 1482: 1472: 1367: 1257: 1253: 1195:In 1685, his only surviving grandson, 1065:, an estate inherited from his uncle, 920:. In 1641, Louis XIII had granted him 515: 2118: 2056: 1679: 1669: 1665: 1653: 1647: 1637: 1624: 1614: 1610: 1594: 1588: 1578: 1562: 1552: 1548: 1536: 1530: 1520: 1504: 1494: 1490: 1466: 1456: 1443: 1433: 1429: 1417: 1411: 1401: 1385: 1375: 1371: 1355: 1349: 1339: 1323: 1313: 1309: 1297: 1291: 1281: 1265: 1261: 7: 2841:Louis Antoine Henri, Duke of Enghien 2130: 1963: 928:; in 1648, this was converted to an 641:Henri II de Bourbon, Prince of Condé 538:Louis II de Bourbon, Prince of Condé 69:adding citations to reliable sources 2811:Ferdinand Philippe, Duke of Orléans 2522:Charles de Bourbon, Duke of Vendôme 2073:(2013 ed.). CUP. p. 118. 1680:15. 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(2011). 1941: 1041:Reception of the Grand Condé at 524: 352: 45: 2965:People of the War of Devolution 2831:Henri d'Orléans, Duke of Aumale 2780:Louis Philippe, Duke of Orléans 2738:Louis François, Prince of Conti 2717:Louis Philippe, Duke of Orléans 2663:François Louis, Prince of Conti 2015:(1973). Emile Bourgeois (ed.). 1243:Ancestors of Louis, Grand Condé 707:Claire-Clémence de Maillé-Brézé 625:Claire-Clémence de Maillé-Brézé 279:Claire-Clémence de Maillé-Brézé 56:needs additional citations for 2153:: Mercure de France. pp.  2025:: Mercure de France. pp.  697:at the marriage of Louis, and 414:Franco-Spanish War (1635-1659) 1: 2930:Military personnel from Paris 2759:Louis Joseph, Prince of Condé 2701:Louis Armand, Prince of Conti 2668:Louis Joseph, Duke of Vendôme 2657:Louis Armand, Prince of Conti 2306:(Seyssel: Champ Vallon, 1999) 2254:. Vol. I :A-K. 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